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Anyone tried barefoot shoes?

Two pairs i bought just arrived. Im LOVING them!
My slippers aren't this comfortable.
My only gripe is why did i have to pay so much for a shoe so minimalistic


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Ive realized i need to add pictures to show people what they are.
Its not so much a brand , as a type of shoe.
It has to do with a very flat, thin, (no heel rise), flexible sole so you use all your foot muscles. And a wide toe bed for toes to spread out and do their thing.
These are basically shoes that offer protection from the ground but enable close to a barefoot feel.
There are so many styles its basically unlimited:

Be aware that walking in these requires one to go from a strong heel strike to a more even, flatter, softer strike with your feet, otherwise you might injure yourself.

Shoes today are designed with raised padded heels and even curved footbeds to make walking smoother and easier.
Which seems good untill you realize it means we aren't using the full activation of our feet muscles.
Long term use of such shoes leads to foot weakness and often toe and bone deformity.

Our whole dody rests on our feet.
Keeping them in good condition is paramount.
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tobynshorty · 51-55, F
I want some of these. I have had foot surgery and most of my regular shoes are uncomfortable. I will look for these and get some. Thank you for the review
NOS4R2 · 41-45
@tobynshorty im glad this may be of use.
These are very soft shoes and truly do have the feel of barefoot walking.
I have said to others here that they can be found cheapish on places like Temu, shein and amazon - you dont need to go and spend heaps on an expensive brand. My shoes were on temu for 1/3 the price i paid.
tobynshorty · 51-55, F
@NOS4R2 I ordered a pair from Amazon. They were 16.99 and tax was 30. Dollars
NOS4R2 · 41-45
@tobynshorty Did you just say tax was $30?!